WIXLIB

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSGPAAll credential students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 since program admission and acumulative GPA of 3.0 in all professional education courses. A grade of “C” or better is required inall coursework. A grade of “C-” or lower is not acceptable. NOTE: Unless you maintain thisstandard you will not be allowed to student teach and you will not be eligible to be recommendedfor a credential.Writing ProficiencyAny one of the following will meet the writing proficiency requirement. CBEST Writing score of 41 or higherUpper Division Writing Proficiency Exam (UDWPE) score of 10 or higher at CSUNPassage of CSET Writing Skills testENGL 305 or ENGL 406 or COMS 321 with a grade of “C” or betterNOTE: Students should not assume that they have met this requirement simply because they havemet the Basic Skills Requirement or the bachelor’s degree writing proficiency requirement.U.S. ConstitutionThe requirement of competence in U.S. Constitution can be met in two ways, by course or byexamination. The CSUN courses that satisfy this requirement are as follows: Political Science 155 or 355 (formerly 305)Chicano Studies 260 or 445Africana Studies 161 (formerly 272)Asian American Studies 347Religious Studies 255An equivalent course taken at another university or college may be accepted as satisfying thisrequirement. In addition to the possibility of completing a course offered by CSUN or an equivalentcourse elsewhere, candidates may also take an examination on the principles of the United StatesConstitution to meet this statutory requirement for certification in California.Information regarding additional examination options can be found nstitution-Requirement.pdf.pdfPlease note: online exams will only be accepted if they have been proctored.Credential Program Student Handbook Single Subject OrientationPage 7

Bachelor’s DegreePrior to issuance of a credential (intern or preliminary), candidates must obtain a bachelor’s degreefrom a regionally accredited institution.Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Verification of training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) that meets the standards set by theAmerican Heart Association or the American Red Cross is needed prior to your final student teachingassignment. Please submit verification of having completed Infant, Child and Adult CPR training bysubmitting both the original, signed CPR card and a copy of the front and back of the card to theCredential Office. This may be submitted either in person or by mail. Online CPR Certificationwill NOT be accepted.Inquiries about the availability of CPR courses through the American Red Cross, in the Los Angelesarea, can be made at (800) 627-7000 or at http://www.redcrossla.orgFor information about American Heart Association’s courses call (877) 242-4277 or go tohttp://www.americanheart.orgThere are other organizations that provide equivalent CPR training. Please check with the CredentialOffice first to obtain approval before completing another organization’s training course.Credential Program Student Handbook Single Subject OrientationPage 8

STUDENT TEACHING - TRADITIONAL/FYI/JYI PATHWAYSSED 554 – Supervised Field Experience (3 units)During this initial field experience, you will be assigned to one class period daily, plus one additionalhour daily to participate in activities associated with becoming a professional educator, such as conferringwith the cooperating teacher or university supervisor, observing other teachers, or co-planning lessons.You will be assigned to a middle or high school classroom for the duration of the school’s semester ortrack. At about week 6 or 7 you will begin daily lesson planning and teaching. Major activities includestructured observations, tutoring small groups of students, lesson planning, teaching, and pupilassessment.SED 554S – Field Experience Seminar (1 unit)This required seminar meets weekly or biweekly and is led by a university faculty member. Here youdiscuss student teaching issues and are provided with guidance in completing the preliminary TeachingPerformance Assessment (starting in Spring 2017, the Feedback-Receiving edTPA, or “FRED”).Important Note: Tuberculosis ClearanceYou must have in your possession current verification (within previous 2 years) of freedom fromtuberculosis. You may be asked to present this verification at your assigned school site before beginningstudent teaching.Pre-requisites for SED 554 and SED 554S1. Admission to the Single Subject Credential program2. Subject Matter Competence (one of the following) Subject Matter Program Completion (80% completion for FYI/JYI students only) CSET – All sections required for your subject area must be passed3. Grade Point Average Overall GPA of 2.75 since admission into the credential program Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in Professional Education courses A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses If you were admitted under Exceptional Admission because of GPA, you are not eligible tostudent teach until you have completed at least one semester of coursework since admission tothe credential program.4. Writing Proficiency (one of the following) CBEST Writing score of 41 or higher Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam (UDWPE) score of 10 or higher Passage of CSET Writing Skills test ENGL 305 or ENGL 406 or COMS 321 with a grade of “C” or better5. Valid Fingerprint Clearance You must hold a valid Commission on Teacher Credentialing certificate, permit or credentialduring the time that you are in the program (i.e., if you hold a 30-Day Substitute Permit thatwill be expiring, you could either renew the permit or apply to obtain a Certificate ofClearance). The information to apply for the Certificate of Clearance is available through theCredential Office website at: fice/formsCredential Program Student Handbook Single Subject OrientationPage 9

6. Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) – All sections must be passed(Check the Credential Office website for additional options to meet the Basic SkillsRequirement)7. You must be in good standing with the universityRequired Prior to or Concurrent with Enrollment in SED 554 and SED 554S SED 511 – Fundamentals of Secondary Education in Multi-ethnic Schools(This course should be taken in your first semester) EPC 420 – Educational Psychology of the Adolescent SED 525XX – Methods of Teaching Single Subject(This course must be taken in the subject area you are preparing to teach, i.e. SED 525Afor Art; SED 525EN for English; SED 525MA/L for Math, etc.)SED 555 – Supervised Practicum (5 units)The supervised practicum is designed to provide a capstone fieldwork experience in middle or high schoolclassrooms. You will be responsible for teaching three classes daily. A fourth class period each day willbe devoted to observation and conferencing. The assignment will continue for the duration of theschool’s semester or track. This experience involves teaching English language learners and participatingin two or more subject-specific teaching assignments. You will be supervised by an on-site collaboratingteacher and a university supervisor.SED 555S – Practicum Seminar (2 units)This required seminar meets weekly or biweekly. It is led by a subject-specialist university supervisor.The seminar addresses issues in teaching and the Teaching Performance Expectations. The candidate isprovided with guidance in completing the Teaching Performance Assessment (the PerformanceAssessment for California Teachers [PACT] or, in Fall 2017, the edTPA).Important Note: Tuberculosis ClearanceYou must have in your possession current verification (within previous 2 years) of freedom fromtuberculosis. You may be asked to present this verification at your assigned school site before beginningstudent teaching.Pre- requisites for SED 555 and SED 555S All pre and co-requisites for SED 554/SED 554S SED 554 and SED 554S – Supervised Field Experience and Seminar CPR CertificationRequired Prior to or Concurrent with Enrollment in SED 555 and SED 555S SED 521 –Content Area Literacy in Multi-ethnic, Multilingual Secondary Schools SED 529 –Teaching English Learners in Multi-ethnic, Multilingual Secondary Schools SPED 420 – Improving the Learning of Students with Special Needs through DifferentiatedInstruction and Collaboration AAS/ARMN/CHS/AFRS/ELPS 417 – Equity and Diversity in SchoolsFor additional information on student teaching, please see the Single Subject Student Teaching Handbookat: cation/student-teachingCredential Program Student Handbook Single Subject OrientationP a g e 10

STUDENT TEACHING - ACT PATHWAYSED 554 – Supervised Field Experience (3 units)During this initial field experience, you will be assigned one class period daily, plus one additional hourdaily to participate in activities associated with becoming a professional educator, such as conferring withthe cooperating teacher or university supervisor, observing other teachers, or co-planning lessons. Youwill be assigned to a middle or high school classroom for the duration of the school’s semester or track.At about week 6 or 7 you will begin daily lesson planning and teaching. Major activities include:structured observations, tutoring small groups of students, lesson planning, teaching, and pupilassessment.SED 554S – Field Experience Seminar (1 unit)This required seminar meets weekly or biweekly and is led by a university faculty member. Here youdiscuss student teaching issues and are provided with guidance in completing the preliminary TeachingPerformance Assessment (starting in Spring 2017, the Feedback-Receiving edTPA, or “FRED”).Important Note: Tuberculosis ClearanceYou must have in your possession current verification (within previous 2 years) of freedom fromtuberculosis. You may be asked to present this verification at your assigned school site before beginningstudent teaching.Pre-requisites for SED 554 and SED 554S1. Admission to the Single Subject ACT Credential program2. Subject Matter Competence (one of the following) Subject Matter Program Completion CSET – All sections must be passed3. Grade Point Average Overall GPA of 2.75 since admission into the credential program Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in Professional Education courses A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses4. Writing Proficiency (one of the following) CBEST Writing score of 41 or higher Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam (UDWPE) score of 10 or higher Passage of CSET Writing Skills test ENGL 305 or ENGL 406 or COMS 321 with a grade of “C” or better5. Valid Fingerprint Clearance You must hold a valid Commission on Teacher Credentialing certificate, permit or credentialduring the time that you are in the program (i.e., if you hold a 30-Day Substitute Permit thatwill be expiring, you could either renew the permit or apply to obtain a Certificate ofClearance). The information to apply for the Certificate of Clearance is available through theCredential Office website at fice/formsCredential Program Student Handbook Single Subject OrientationP a g e 11

6. Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) – All sections must be passed(Check the Credential Office website for additional options to meet the Basic SkillsRequirement)7. You must be in good standing with the universityRequired Concurrent with Enrollment in SED 554 and SED 554SELPS 541A – Introduction to Teaching in Urban SchoolsSPED 541B – Introduction to Teaching in Urban SchoolsEPC 420 – Educational Psychology of the AdolescentSED 511 – Fundamentals of Secondary Education in Multi-ethnic Secondary SchoolsSED 525XX - Methods of Teaching Single Subject(This course must be taken in the subject area you are preparing to teach, i.e. SED 525A for Art;SED 525EN for English; SED 525MA/L for Math, etc.)SED 514 – Computers in the Instructional ProgramSED 555 – Supervised Practicum (5 units)The supervised practicum is designed to provide a capstone fieldwork experience in middle or high schoolclassrooms. You will be responsible for teaching three classes daily. A fourth class period each day willbe devoted to observation and conferencing. The assignment will continue for the duration of theschool’s semester or track. This experience involves teaching English language learners and participatingin two or more subject specific teaching assignments. You will be supervised by an on-site collaboratingteacher and a university supervisor.SED 555S – Practicum Seminar (2 units)This required seminar meets weekly or biweekly. It is led by a subject specialist university supervisor.The seminar addresses issues in student teaching and the Teaching Performance Expectations. Thecandidate is provided with guidance in completing the Teaching Performance Assessment (thePerformance Assessment for California Teachers [PACT] or, in Fall 2017, the edTPA).Important Note: Tuberculosis ClearanceYou must have in your possession current verification (within previous 2 years) of freedom fromtuberculosis. You may be asked to present this verification at your assigned school site before beginningstudent teaching.Pre-requisites for SED 555 and SED 555S All pre and co-requisites for SED 554 and SED 554S SED 554 and SED 554S – Supervised Field Experience and Seminar CPR CertificationRequired Concurrent with Enrollment in SED 555 and SED 555S ELPS 542A – Meeting the Needs of All Students in Urban Schools SPED 542B – Meeting the Needs of All Students in Urban Schools SED 521 – Literacy, Language, and Learning in Secondary Schools SED 529 –Teaching English Learners in Multi-ethnic, Multilingual Secondary Schools HSCI 466 ADO – Health Concerns of the AdolescentCredential Program Student Handbook Single Subject OrientationP a g e 12

STUDENT TEACHING INTERN PATHWAYSED 593 – Field Experience for Single Subject Interns (2 units)This field experience is designed for an employed teacher of record. It is the first of the three fieldexperiences required in the Single Subject University Internship program. You will be supervised on siteby a university coach and a support provider.SED 593S – Field Experience Seminar (1 unit)This required seminar is designed for an employed teacher of record. It meets for one hour weekly.Important Note: Tuberculosis ClearanceYou must have in your possession current verification (within previous 2 years) of freedom fromtuberculosis. You may be asked to present this verification at your assigned school site before beginningstudent teaching.SED 594 – Field Experience for Single Subject Interns (2 units)This field experience is designed for the on the job teacher. It is the second of three field experiencesrequired in the Single Subject University Internship program. You will be supervised by a universitycoach and a support provider.SED 594S – Field Experience Seminar (1 unit)This required seminar is designed for the on the job teacher. It meets for one hour weekly. Here youdiscuss teaching issues and are provided with guidance in completing the preliminary TeachingPerformance Assessment (starting in Spring 2017, the Feedback-Receiving edTPA, or “FRED”).SED 555I – Supervised Practicum for the Single Subject University Intern Program (3 units)This is the third and capstone course in a sequence of supervised field experiences. Intern teachercandidates do their supervised field experience in their own secondary classrooms and are supervised by auniversity coach and an on-site collaborating teacher. Each candidate will have experiences teachingEnglish language learners and participate in two or more subject specific teaching assignments.SED 555S – Practicum Seminar (2 units)This required seminar meets weekly. It is led by a subject specialist university supervisor. The seminaraddresses issues in teaching and the Teaching Performance Expectations. The candidate is provided withguidance in completing the Teaching Performance Assessment.Pre-Requisites for SED 555I and SED 555S1. Admission to the Single Subject University Internship Credential program2. Subject Matter Competence (one of the following) Subject Matter Program Completion CSET – All sections must be passed3. Grade Point Average Overall GPA of 2.75 since admission into the credential program Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in Professional Education courses A grade of “C” or better is required in all coursesCredential Program Student Handbook Single Subject OrientationP a g e 13

4. Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) – All sections must be passed(Check the Credential Office website for additional options to meet the Basic SkillsRequirement)5. Writing Proficiency (one of the following) CBEST Writing score of 41 or higher Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam (UDWPE) score of 10 or higher Passage of CSET Writing Skills test ENGL 305 or ENGL 406 or COMS 321 with a grade of “C” or better6. Candidate must be in good standing with the university7. Candidate must hold a valid University Internship Credential8. SED 593 and SED 593S – Field Experience and Seminar9. SED 594 and SED 594S – Field Experience and Seminar10. SED 521 – Language, Literacy and Learning in Multi-ethnic Secondary Schools11. SED 529 –Teaching English Learners in Multi-ethnic, Multilingual Secondary Schools12. EPC 420 – Educational Psychology of the Adolescent13. SED 511 – Fundamentals of Secondary Education in Multi-ethnic Secondary Schools14. SED 525XX - Methods of Teaching Single Subject(This course must be taken in the subject area you are preparing to teach, i.e. SED 525A for Art;SED 525EN for English; SED 525M/L for Math, etc.)15. CPR CertificationAPPLYING TO STUDENT TEACHCredential Program Student Handbook Single Subject OrientationP a g e 14

The Credential Office is responsible for verifying eligibility to enroll in student teaching. For this reason,you are required to submit a Student Teaching Application online at ice/student-teaching-applicationsYou should do this early in the semester prior to student teaching. Once it has been determined that youare eligible, notification will be sent to the Secondary Education Department.Traditional/FYI/JYI Students - Student teaching applications are available at the following al-office/student-teaching-applicationsIntern Students – Student teaching application are obtained through the Intern Coordinator.AC

The single subject credential is a Kindergarten through 12th grade authorization that allows you to teach in a departmentalized classroom setting. That means you are teaching a single subject to several different groups of pupils in a school day. This setting is most commonly found in junior high, high schools and some middle schools.